Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Rashida Tlaib's 'fascist' comment sparks wild House hearing shouting match
"I think if people want to start talking about being responsible with their rhetoric, it should start with Congresswoman Tlaib."
Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms
On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.
Democrats push back on Trump's 'Big beautiful tax bill' while GOP promise tax cuts
The bill also bumps the standard deduction and child tax credit, and it allows small businesses to deduct more of their income.
Letter by Warren mom with special needs son has Medicaid plea read on Capitol Hill
Republicans say this massive legislative package, meant to deliver trillions in tax breaks cuts the fat, not services to people who need them.
Debbie Dingell appears to sleep in House meeting; drops fiesty reply
But Dingell shot back at the claims, by quoting the video post on X with her own reply.
Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech
The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.
U.S. House approves funding bill, sends to Senate hours before shutdown deadline
Hours to go before a midnight government shutdown , the House approved a new plan late Friday from Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
WATCH: US Congress holds UFO hearing
Congress is holding a hearing on Wednesday to discuss “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" – also known as UFOs.
Hillary Scholten wins Democratic primary in Michigan's 3rd Congressional District
Scholten defeated Salim Al-Shatel with 87% of the vote according to a call by the Associated Press.
Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton delivers House speech with AI-cloned voice
When Jennifer Wexton rose Thursday to speak on the House floor, something she has done countless times before, the congresswoman used a voice she thought was gone forever.
Ex-Rep. Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel over Cameo video broadcast, alleges fraud
Former New York Congressman George Santos recently filed a lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comedian allegedly solicited Santos' Cameo videos "under the guise of fandom."
Dan Kildee announces he won't run for reelection in Michigan's 8th Congressional District
Dan Kildee had surgery for cancer earlier this year, which was successful. But it also sparked more questions about his future.
Adam Hollier announces bid for Congress, challenging Shri Thanedar for Detroit seat
The former state senator previously came in second during a crowded midterm primary in 2022.
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans still struggle to select a new House Speaker after a week without leadership
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House: Here's what's next
The House of Representatives has entered uncharted territory after a last-ditch, right-wing effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership succeeded.
McCarthy ousted as House Speaker, says he won't run again: 'I wouldn't change a thing'
McCarthy told lawmakers Tuesday evening he would not run again for speaker, putting the gavel up for grabs.